Description
Zucchini Pizza Casserole is a cheesy, low-carb twist on classic pizza night. Made with a savory zucchini crust, hearty ground beef, rich pizza sauce, and a bubbly mozzarella-cheddar topping, this family-friendly casserole delivers all the comfort of pizza in an easy, sliceable bake.
Ingredients
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For the Crust
- 4 cups shredded zucchini
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (from 2 cups total)
For the Filling
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 2 cups pizza sauce
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Topping
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, toss shredded zucchini with salt. Let sit 10 minutes.
- Squeeze zucchini in a clean towel to remove excess moisture.
- Mix drained zucchini with eggs, Parmesan, and 1 cup mozzarella.
- Press mixture evenly into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Bake crust for 20 minutes until set and lightly browned.
- Meanwhile, cook ground beef and onion over medium heat until browned (6–8 minutes). Drain excess fat.
- Stir in pizza sauce, bell pepper, mushrooms, oregano, garlic powder, and black pepper. Simmer 5 minutes.
- Spread beef mixture over baked crust.
- Top with remaining mozzarella and cheddar cheese.
- Bake 20 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Cool 5–10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Squeeze zucchini very thoroughly to avoid a soggy crust.
- Ground turkey can be substituted for beef.
- Add pepperoni, olives, or sausage for a “supreme” version.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of casserole)
- Calories: 385 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg